Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to their title-winning campaign last season, will now play for the Punjab Kings in the upcoming edition of the tournament after being bought for INR 26.75 crore.

The IPL auction 2025, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th was a spectacle of record-breaking bids and bold gambles. This years auction saw franchises spend aggressively, with a few deals labelled as potential overpays by fans and analysts alike.

Shreyas Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for a record Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, making him the second most expensive player in IPL hist

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.

Kolkata Knight Riders opted not to use their Right to Match card for Shreyas Iyer during the IPL 2025 auction due to prior retention decisions. Despit

Out of ₹120 crore allotted to each franchise, the Punjab-based franchise, co-owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and businessman Ness Wadia, had the highest purse of ₹110.15 crore.

The IPL 2025 mega auction was conducted at Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, respectively. The 10 franchises spent INR 383.4 crore on 120 Indian players at the mega auction. Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian cricketer to surpass former India cricketer,